Global Patent Index - EP 2457454 A1

EP 2457454 A1 20120530 - Ventilated garments

Title (en)

Ventilated garments

Title (de)

Belüftete Kleidungsstücke

Title (fr)

Vêtements ventilés

Publication

EP 2457454 A1 20120530 (EN)

Application

EP 11191078 A 20111129

Priority

IL 20961210 A 20101129

Abstract (en)

Disclosed is a garment for maintaining body temperature to enhance sperm production. The garment includes a mesh material configured to encompass at least a portion of the male testes and a support structure attached to the mesh material. The support structure includes a belt having a length suitable for encircling a male torso.

IPC 8 full level

A41B 9/02 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP US)

A41B 9/02 (2013.01 - EP US); A41B 2400/20 (2013.01 - EP US)

Citation (applicant)

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  • HJOLLUND N. ET AL.: "Diurnal scrotal skin temperature and semen quality", DANISH FIRST PREGNANCY PLANNER STUDY TEAM, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ANDROLOGY, vol. 23, 2000, pages 309 - 318
  • SETCHELL BP.: "Heat and the testis", JOURNAL OF REPRODUCTION AND FERTILITY, vol. 114, 1998, pages 179 - 184
  • POLITO L. ET AL.: "New data confirming a circannual rhythm in spermatogenesis", FERTILITY AND STERILITY, vol. 52, 1989, pages 486 - 489
  • MIEUSSET R.; BUJAN L.: "The Potential Of Mild Testicular Heating As A Safe, Effective And Reversible Contraceptive Method For Men", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ANDROLOGY, vol. 17, 1995, pages 186 - 191
  • FIGA-TALAMANCA I. ET AL.: "Effects Of Prolonged Auto Vehicle Driving On Male Reproductive Function: A Study Among Taxi Drivers", AMERICAN JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL MEDICINE, vol. 30, 1996, pages 750 - 758
  • BONDE, J. P.: "Semen Quality In Welders Exposed To Radiant Heat", BRITISH JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL MEDICINE, vol. 49, 1992, pages 5 - 10
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  • THONNEAU, P. ET AL.: "Heat Exposure As A Hazard To Male Fertility", THE LANCET, vol. 347, 1996, pages 204 - 205
  • BONDE, J. P. ET AL.: "A Follow-Up Study Of Environmental And Biologic Determinants Of Fertility Among 430 Danish First Pregnancy Planners: Design And Methods", REPRODUCTIVE TOXICOLOGY, vol. 12, 1998, pages 19 - 27
  • BUJAN L. ET AL.: "Increase In Scrotal Temperature In Car Drivers", HUMAN REPRODUCTION, vol. 15, 2000, pages 1355 - 1357
  • GYLLENBORG J. ET AL.: "Secular And Seasonal Changes In Semen Quality Among Young Danish Men - A Statistical Analysis Of Semen Samples From Donor Candidates during 1977-1995", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ANDROLOGY, vol. 22, 1999, pages 28 - 36
  • LEVINE R.J. ET AL.: "Differences In The Quality Of Semen In Outdoor Workers During Summer And Winter", NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE, vol. 323, 1990, pages 12 - 16
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Citation (search report)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

AL AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO RS SE SI SK SM TR

Designated extension state (EPC)

BA ME

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 2457454 A1 20120530; IL 209612 A0 20110228; US 2012131719 A1 20120531

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 11191078 A 20111129; IL 20961210 A 20101129; US 201113306101 A 20111129